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Canon PowerShot ELPH650 HS M Black
The 20.2MP sensor and DIGIC 4+ processor combine for clean low-light shots up to ISO 3200, while the 12x optical zoom (25-300mm equivalent) fits into a 132g pocket-sized body. Intelligent IS and Dynamic IS effectively reduce shake for sharp stills and stable 1080p video, making it a reliable everyday companion. This camera is best for casual shooters who want a simple, lightweight zoom compact for sharing moments without smartphone battery drain.
Type compact
Sensor 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch
Burst 7.199999809265137 fps
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 132 g
26 Overall Score
Price $410
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong af (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average battery (1st percentile)
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 80 |
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7.2 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| Codec | MP4, MPEG-4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 180 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | Mini-USB |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon PowerShot ELPH650 HS M | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Sony Alpha a6600 | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 | Nikon Z5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 121 | 325 | 425 | 225 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | 7.199999809265137 | 15 | 100 | 11 | 7 | 4.5 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 132 | 580 | 998 | 354 | 630 | 590 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PowerShot ELPH650 HS M | 74.6 | 38.1 | 2.1 | 63.7 | 23.2 | 44.6 | 0.7 | 28.1 | 63.5 | 68.6 | 75.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.7 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.5 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.4 | 84.3 | 91.8 |
| Sony Alpha a6600 Compare | 87.3 | 84.7 | 90.7 | 73.8 | 68.7 | 90.8 | 92.8 | 72.5 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 83.2 | 84.7 | 95 | 80.5 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z5 Compare | 85.1 | 93.6 | 94 | 2.2 | 93 | 57.9 | 93.9 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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